How to get from Stamford to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train?

From Stamford to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Stamford to Union City, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the 4 train from Stamford station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the 159 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to New York Ave at 35th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Stamford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Union City, NJ on the Moovit app.

84min
Train - 4
Subway - S
Bus - 159159
Walk to Union City, NJ
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - 44
    Wait for train
    4
    1735#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Fort Lee Linwood Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York Ave at 35th St
    ID 30205
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union City, NJ
    Walk to
    Union City, NJ
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stamford to Union City, NJ

The distance between Stamford and Union City, NJ is approximately 36.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stamford to Union City, NJ by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Union City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Stamford to Union City, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Stamford to Union City, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stamford) and destination (Union City, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stamford to Union City, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line 4, Subway line S, Bus line 159.

  • Is there a direct train between Stamford and Union City, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stamford to Union City, NJ?

    The 4 train line goes from Grand Central station near Stamford in Stamford to Grand Central-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Grand Central-42 St station near Union City, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stamford to Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Stamford and Union City, NJ by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stamford to get to Union City, NJ?

    Get on the 4 train from the Grand Central station near Stamford in Stamford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stamford and Union City, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Grand Central-42 St stop, which is closest to Union City, NJ.

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